February 3, 2014

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Kansas updates

Kansas HEN successfully renews 94 percent of hospitals

KHC is pleased to announce that nearly all hospitals in the Kansas HEN have renewed their commitment to the Partnership for Patients’ initiative through 2014. In addition, seven more Kansas hospitals have accepted our invitation to join us this year; we anticipate a few more hospitals may be joining us soon.  KHC is currently conducting conference calls with hospitals new to the HEN to orient teams to the program and to review next steps for coming on board. The full list of hospitals enrolled to date for 2014 can be viewed here. (link) -- Michele Clark

2014 Kansas HEN measures document now available

KHC has updated the Kansas HEN measures documentation for 2014. (link) We will continue to track the measures set we’ve used over the last two years with a few added measures to align with national priorities as we continue our work in 2014. New and continuing HEN measures were discussed during the Kansas HEN webinar held January 22 (recording available here: www.khconline.org/general-education-archive. -- Eric Cook-Wiens

QHi is now ready to accept data for new measures

Quality Health Indicators, the primary tool for submitting data for the Kansas HEN measures, is now ready to accept data for the new HEN measures introduced for 2014.  Measure definitions can be found in QHi or in the measures document described above.  Contact Eric Cook-Wiens with any questions This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 785-231-1324.  -- Eric Cook-Wiens

Next Kansas HEN Webinar to be held February 26

Please mark your calendar to participate in the monthly Kansas HEN webinars. They will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month starting at 10 a.m. CT, unless otherwise announced. KHC is currently finalizing the agenda for the February 26 webinar and will soon send calendar appointments to primary Kansas HEN contacts. HEN contacts will be encouraged to share the appointment, as applicable, with others on their teams. -- Michele Clark

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National updates

Readmissions Boot Camp week

The HRET Readmissions Boot Camp started today and continues through the week. Check the National Events calendar below for days and times. Tune in to learn new ideas, get the motivation you need to move into implementation and virtually network with hundreds of other participants who will share their experiences. -- Janie Rutherford

HRET Adverse Drug Events Boot Camp

Registration will open soon for the Adverse Drug Events Boot Camp, scheduled for February 24-26 and live repeating sessions on February 27-28. See Upcoming Events and Webinars below for specific scheduled times. Participate in all or only topics of greatest interest. -- Janie Rutherford

Upcoming Events/Webinars

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